M O T Time again

solarman216 · 12-09-2015, 22:12

yep it is that time again, had it on the hoist today all pretty good under, but a few issues, fuel leaking from top of fuel tank, front and rear ARB Drop links, front ARB rubbers and an engine oil leak nearside, 4 tyres near but not on the limit, some underseal on previously welded bits need making good, so not too bad, Rick

jims-terrano · 12-09-2015, 22:24

You'll soon have that sorted and through the test.

rustic · 13-09-2015, 07:43

Good luck with that one Rick.

firebobby · 13-09-2015, 16:02

Nice and easy with a ramp Rick, where's that apprentice of yours ?? ALEX !!

solarman216 · 13-09-2015, 22:16

Did not have a lot of time on it today as Sarah had a relapse after being discharged from hospital on Friday, got her back here again now in the mobile, anyway found a little bit of welding needed on the chassis, very close to where I put a plate last time, but most of my time was spent on getting my Mig working after the flood some time ago, nothing to onerous just that as I picked up the torch head water came out, so the switch was stuffed, but so were the bolts holding the torch together so took an age to get it apart in a way that it would go back together again, plastic with rusted nuts that could not stop turning in the recess, all I have to do now is sort the fuel leak, the drop links and the oil leak which on cursory examination looks like the oil filter, so oil and filter change is in order, but got tomorrow now as will have to stay home to be on hand for Sarah, Rick

nemofish2000 · 14-09-2015, 08:54

Just out of interest, was the list a fail sheet or is it your own pre mot inspection? Its just that the inspectors always find something else. Sometimes seems as they have fads of failing cars.

12-09-2015, 22:12	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	M O T Time again yep it is that time again, had it on the hoist today all pretty good under, but a few issues, fuel leaking from top of fuel tank, front and rear ARB Drop links, front ARB rubbers and an engine oil leak nearside, 4 tyres near but not on the limit, some underseal on previously welded bits need making good, so not too bad, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

13-09-2015, 07:43	#3
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Good luck with that one Rick. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

13-09-2015, 22:16	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Did not have a lot of time on it today as Sarah had a relapse after being discharged from hospital on Friday, got her back here again now in the mobile, anyway found a little bit of welding needed on the chassis, very close to where I put a plate last time, but most of my time was spent on getting my Mig working after the flood some time ago, nothing to onerous just that as I picked up the torch head water came out, so the switch was stuffed, but so were the bolts holding the torch together so took an age to get it apart in a way that it would go back together again, plastic with rusted nuts that could not stop turning in the recess, all I have to do now is sort the fuel leak, the drop links and the oil leak which on cursory examination looks like the oil filter, so oil and filter change is in order, but got tomorrow now as will have to stay home to be on hand for Sarah, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

12-09-2015, 22:24	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	You'll soon have that sorted and through the test.

13-09-2015, 16:02	#4
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Nice and easy with a ramp Rick, where's that apprentice of yours ?? ALEX !!

14-09-2015, 08:54	#6
nemofish2000 Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: cumbria Vehicle: terrano 3.0 sve Posts: 96	Just out of interest, was the list a fail sheet or is it your own pre mot inspection? Its just that the inspectors always find something else. Sometimes seems as they have fads of failing cars.